What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Speaking Victim Witness Advocate position at State's Attorney's Office for Anne Arundel County?
Spanish Speaking Victim/Witness Specialist (Advocate)
The State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a Spanish Speaking Victim/Witness Specialist to support victims and witnesses of crime and to aid prosecutors both with the preparation of a criminal case for trial and throughout the court process.
Essential Job Functions:
- Must speak fluent Spanish
- Assist attorneys by preparing victims and witnesses for trial and through case enhancement
- Must have some knowledge of the court system and victim’s right
- Must be able to review police reports, witness statements, 911 calls and other evidence
- Assist victims by providing crisis intervention, support, information, safety planning and community resources. Contact with victims and witnesses includes but is not limited to:
- Educating victims/witnesses on the court process
- Obtaining victim input for bail reviews, plea hearings, sentencing
- Providing court accompaniment for victims at all court hearings
- Attending pre-trial conferences with victims and witnesses
- Maintaining regular contact with victims throughout court process
- Providing notifications to victims of case events and post-trial proceedings
- Assisting the Assistant State’s Attorney with case preparation
- Attending and participating in educational conferences/training seminars
- Other duties as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a human service related field (psychology, human services, sociology, criminal justice or related field)
- Ability to conduct empathetic and objective interviews with victims and witnesses
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with sound judgement
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fluid and dynamic environment
- May require travel between all three office locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $53,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- fluent Spanish (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $53,500
